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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.43, 973.36 and 410.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.43, 973.36 and 410.79 is: 566.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.43 : 973.36 = 410.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.43/973.36 = 410.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.43x = 973.36 × 410.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.43x = 399,844.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,844.50/705.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.81

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